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No. 16 ASU Suffers Season-Ending Loss in NCAA Tournament Second Round

by Harrison Fuller - May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

(Photo: Harrison Fuller/WCSN) TEMPE – As the scorching Arizona sun beat down on the courts of Whiteman Tennis Center Saturday afternoon, fans crowded the upper and lower terraces, with all eyes pointed at court six. UCLA and Arizona State women’s tennis were tied at three, and the result on court six decided

Fish Out of Water: ASU’s Second-Half Offense Drowned Behind BYU Zone Defense

by Pratham Valluri - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

(Photo: Madison Sorenson/WCSN) TEMPE – With 54 seconds remaining and Arizona State women’s basketball down 60-55, graduate guard Gabby Elliott burst off a screen with a clean look at the rim from the top of the key. Mere seconds after the ball left her fingertips, Elliott’s legs flailed in opposite directions,

ASU battles injuries and inconsistent play in crucial NCHC matchup

by Jacob Fredericks - February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) As Arizona State enters its last eight games of the season, it is in a much more dire position than it was last year. At this time last season, the Sun Devils were 19-11-1 and on their way to a second-place NCHC regular-season finish. Following a split against Colorado

Season preview: ASU softball

by WCSN Softball - February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) After a historic 2025 season in which it made the NCAA tournament for the first time in three years, Arizona State softball turns the page to a brand-new season. With fresh faces, key returners, and expert coaching returning to Farrington Softball Stadium this weekend, Sun Devil fans have

Sun Devils look to continue dominant play against familiar foe

by Jacob Fredericks - January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

(Photo: Scott Russomano) Finding a stride at the right time is crucial for any team hoping to compete for a championship, and especially in college hockey, where only 16 teams get that opportunity. Arizona State is one of those teams that seems to have everything clicking just when it needs it

ASU’s top line on track to be among the best in the country

by Jacob Fredericks - January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) TEMPE – Being on the first line in hockey is something that players aren’t just handed. That honor is earned throughout the season, with players on that line needing to be the best players on the ice. Arizona State’s first line, consisting of sophomore forward Cullen Potter and

ASU settles for series split against Dartmouth

by Easton Stockford - December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Dartmouth is often the five percent acceptance rate and ranking among the top schools in the country — not the eighth-best hockey team in the NCAA. Following a week-long break for the holidays, Arizona State made the

ASU upsets No. 8 Dartmouth to jump NPI rankings tremendously

by Jacob Fredericks - December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

(Photo: Sun Devil Athletics) Playing a team that is ranked second in the NCAA Percentage Index, first in scoring defense and top 10 in special teams with the highest scoring margin in the country is always going to be considered a big opportunity, but also a big test for any college

ASU looks to continue recent success against Minnesota Duluth

by Jacob Fredericks - December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

(Photo: Aiden Longbrake/WCSN) Revenge in sports is often talked about from the perspective of the team that lost the first time, but it is rare to see anything about the team that initially won. This weekend, Arizona State has the opportunity to tell its side of this revenge story. The 7-8-1 Sun

ASU takes cares of business with sweep over Coppin State

by Pratham Valluri - December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

(Photo: Josh Eaton/WCSN) TEMPE — Chants of “A-S-U” and “Monster Block” rang around Desert Financial Arena throughout the evening, a sight that has become increasingly common for No. 9 Arizona State, which hosted a region in the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. With only one loss on its home